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Dead starlings puzzle Torrington residents

TORRINGTON – Dozens of reports have been circulating social media for the last few days regarding European Starlings being found throughout the county dead. Some residents have counted five …

Change of plea entered in shotgun death

GOSHEN COUNTY – The proceedings for a change of plea hearing began in the Goshen County District Court on Thursday, January 9 at 10:45 a.m. with the legal counsel Jason Tangeman who represented …

Fire ban suspended

GOSHEN COUNTY – The Goshen County Commissioners’ Chambers at the Goshen County Courthouse was packed for the first meeting of the new year. Michael McNamee, chairman and …

Long-time dispatcher hangs up the headset

TORRINGTON – On Monday, the Torrington Police Department (TPD) announced the retirement of a community pillar and department communications officer, Tammy Cerns. The department will host an …
Sports
Junior Brendan Woodard battles to pin Scottsbluff’s Milo Cervantes during the dual hosted by the Bearcats on January 9. Woodard ultimately defeated Cervantes by fall in the 157-pound bracket.

Blazers defeat Bearcats

The Torrington High School Blazers wrestling team scored a big win against Scottsbluff in duals on Thursday.

Junior Aubree Fahrmeyer pins her opponent at the Scottsbluff dual on Thursday, January 9. Fahrmeyer bagged a sixth-place medal at the Shane Shatto tournament in Douglas on January 11 in the 140-pound bracket.
The Lady Blazers wrestling team returned from Shane Shatto in Douglas with a bag full of hardware.
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LFL senior Nathan Fish, left, earned his 100th high school wrestling career pin at the Shane Shatto tournament in Douglas on January 10. Fish is pictured with head LFL/SE wrestling coach Brandon Gifford, right.
The combined Lingle-Fort Laramie/Southeast wrestling teams returned from Shane Shatto in Douglas with plenty of hardware.
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Senior Ayden Desmond, pictured at a home game in December, led the Cyclones in scoring during in Cheyenne with 40 points.
The Southeast High School Cyclones tested their mettle against 3A and 4A teams at a tournament in Cheyenne.
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Senior Brooklyn Leithead, pictured at a home game in December, led the Lady Cyclones in scoring at Cheyenne with 12 points.
The Southeast High School Lady Cyclones squared off against 3A and 4A teams at a tournament in Cheyenne.
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Doggers remain undefeated

Junior Brady Cook goes up for a bucket against HEM on January 11. Cook led the Doggers in scoring over the weekend with 49 points. Cook is currently leading the state in all classifications for field goal percentage (71 percent).

The Lingle-Fort Laramie Doggers opened 2025 with an undefeated weekend.

Lady Doggers post 2-0 week

Senior Brenly Shipp looks to score against HEM at home on January 11. Shipp tallied 10 points for the Lady Doggers during the game.

The Lingle-Fort Laramie Lady Doggers went undefeated for the first weekend of 2025.

Lady Blazers rout Glenrock

Junior Natalie Long goes up to score against Glenrock on January 11.

The Torrington High School Lady Blazers kicked off 2025 with a big victory against conference rival Glenrock.

Blazers tally conference win

Junior Landre Greiman looks to score against Glenrock on January 11.

The Torrington High School Blazers posted their first conference win against Glenrock on Saturday.

Indoor track preparing for success in 2025

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The 2025 Torrington High School indoor track team. Pictured in back, from left, are Ezekiel Yung, Taylar Hansen, Callie Taylor, Karlee Mathson, Wittni Bugher, Jada Kaufman, Angie Logsdon and Connor Coxbill. In front, from left, are Bailey Mehling, Anna Frederick, Esperanza Chavez, Addisyn Wilkins, Illyana Sanchez, Trishell Pontarolo and Brooklyn Asmus.

The Torrington High School indoor track team is gearing up for an exciting 2025 season.

Obituaries
Richard Paul Engdahl
TORRINGTON – Services for Richard Paul Engdahl, 58, will be held and announced at a later date. Paul passed away December 30, 2024, and cremation has taken place. The Colyer Funeral Home …
Marietta Jean Posten
GUERNSEY – Graveside memorial services for Marietta Jean Posten, 88, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Prairie Rest Cemetery in Guernsey, Wyoming with Pastor Bill …
Lois Dorothy Middleswarth
TORRINGTON – Funeral services for Lois Dorothy Middleswarth, 95, will be held 10:30 a.m. January 17, 2025, at the Lincoln Community Complex with Barb Hofer, Anna Burchill, and Jenna Pfingsten …
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Community

Lingle fire fun

Courtesy photos The Lingle Volunteer Fire Department hosted their second annual coyote hunt over the weekend. Although the turnout wasn’t as good as last year, the department still labeled …

Lingle approves more fowl

LINGLE – The Lingle Town Council met on Wednesday, January 8 at 6 p.m. in the Lingle Community Center. Mayor Micah Foster called the meeting to order promptly at 6 p.m. with the Pledge of …

Mother changes plea

TORRINGTON – Brittany Dalton, formerly known as Brittany Rost, entered a change of plea regarding a charge of endangering a child. Charges stem back from an incident at the Best Value Inn, in …

Yoder approved for grant

YODER – The Yoder Town Council was called to order for the first meeting of the year on January 13 at 7 p.m. Present at the meeting were mayor Norman Feagler, council members Amanda Fogle, Bob …
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Bea Elyse Cantu

TORRINGTON – Paige and Ben Cantu of Torrington proudly announce the birth of their baby girl, Bea Elyse Cantu. Bea was born at Torrington Community Hospital on Monday, January 6 at 5:49 …

Southeast School Honor Roll

Southeast High School Honor Roll Student, grade, level Boche, Drew Mathias, 12, gold; Desmond, Ayden Jonathan, 12, gold; Garson, Jami Shae, 12, gold; Hartman, Anna Evelyn,12, gold; …

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Wyoming news

Wyoming’s Colorado River water rights in jeopardy

A USGS hydrologist uses a velocity rod to estimate streamflow as part of a project to develop methods for monitoring streamflow in remote headwater streams.

Wyoming’s water chief wants emergency funds for hydrologists to measure flows in the state’s portion of the troubled Colorado River Basin, documentation he said is vital to preserving irrigation and other uses.

Secretary Gray celebrates fifth circuit’s latest decision

For the Telegram CHEYENNE – The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order on the evening of December 26th vacating the stay on a nationwide injunction enjoining the United States …

Congresswoman introduces educational transparency act

WASHINGTON, D.C . – Recently, Wyoming Representative Harriet Hageman introduced a piece of legislation designed to strengthen parental rights in education and guarantee every parent knows …

Biden administration finalizes Rock Springs Plan without further changes

The Bureau of Land Management’s Rock Springs Field Office, which spans 3.6 million surface acres, is in red. (BLM).

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Federal officials finalized new land-management guidelines Friday for 3.6 million acres of southwest Wyoming, prescribing future management for beloved landscapes like the …

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Long ago when I was a little boy I would follow my dad around a lot. He had many good friends who would “HAVE COFFEE,” nearly every day. The subject matter would vary widely, politics, …
The end of December, Nebraska announced the fifth confirmed case of the highly pathogenic avian flu (H5N1). While the positive flock is all the way on the other side of Nebraska, there is no doubt in …
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GOSHEN COUNTY – Some may say, one of the most beautiful parts of Goshen County is the community members, clubs and organizations who live to serve the residents of the community they call …
LINGLE – The Lingle Fire Department is gearing up for the second annual coyote calling contest fundraiser which will be held next weekend at the Lingle Fire Hall in Lingle.   On …

EWC announces Fall Honor Roll

Eastern oming College named 122 students on the college’s Fall 2023 President’s Honor Roll and the Dean’s List. The President’s Honor Roll recognizes full time students (12 or more credit hours) who achieved a 4.0 grade point average. To qualify for the Dean’s Honor Roll, students must be full time and achieve a grade point average of 3.5, but less than 4.0.

Set mostly in the early ‘90s, Where Heaven Meets Cheyenne tells the based-on-a-true story of four middle-class American families and how their unlikely fates intertwined through the tragedy of terminal cancer between Cheyenne, Albin and Chugwater. 

Chugwater native publishes book nationally

WHEATLAND –  On Saturday, 2008 Wheatland High School graduate Charles MacDuff “Charlie” Westerman will be at The Wanderer on Gilchrist for a sample reading of his new book, …

BLM’s Wheatland Corral improves rating in latest animal welfare program review

WHEATLAND – The Bureau of Land Management Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP) team recently released its latest evaluation of the BLM High Plains District’s Wheatland Off-Range …

Lingle fire to host haunted house

Lingle – Wednesday evening, Lingle Town Council held their second bi-monthly meeting for October. The council began their meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by approval of the …

Lingle council pays attention to trees

LINGLE – The Lingle Town Council met at the Community Center at 6 p.m. Wednesday for the mandatory discussion of weekly agenda items. Present at the meeting was mayor Micah Foster along …

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Public Notice No. 9215
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT, EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNTY OF GOSHEN, STATE OF WYOMING In Probate Docket No. 2025-CV-0000001 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ) ROBERT WARING, ) Deceased. ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DECREE TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ROBERT WARING, DECEASED:
Public Notice No. 9214
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT The Purchasing Agent of the City of Torrington, acting as agent for the Mayor and Council of the City of Torrington, Wyoming, has accepted all work as complete according to the Contract Documents set forth in the written Agreement between Charles Sargent Irrigation, Inc.
Public Notice No. 9212
Warrants approved for payment at the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Goshen County School District No. 1, State of Wyoming, held December 10, 2024 and published in accordance with Section 26 (B), Wyoming, Code 1969
Public Notice No. 9211
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT, EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNTY OF GOSHEN, STATE OF WYOMING In Probate Docket No. 2024-CV 0000113 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ) BRADLEY JAY HOVEY, ) Deceased. ) NOTICE OF PROBATE
Public Notice No. 9210
TO ALL QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF LONDON FLATS-BOVEE DRAINAGE DISTRICT, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS YOU AND EACH OF YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE that on the 21" day of January, 2025, at the residence of Stanley Speckner, 7856 Deer Creek Road, Lingle, Wyoming, an election shall be held at 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon